This Cache is placed as part of the New York State Park Saratoga/Capital District Regional Geocache Challenge. There are 52 geocaches hidden within 16 state parks and historic sites in this parks region, and geocachers finding 35 or more will be eligible to enter their names in a drawing for valuable prizes. The first 75 people to find 35 or more caches will receive a special geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to stamp your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item. Some of the items in the cache are park souvenirs and do not need to be replaced with a trade item.
Closest Parking Coordinates: N 42°45'35.4414 W 73°28'24.114
The Waters of Grafton- Down by the Dunham
Grafton Lakes State Park is known for its water, so each of our geocaches is offering you views of the park’s beauty along our many shores. We hope you’ll be inspired to come back and try the fishing, have a picnic or perhaps paddle a canoe for an afternoon.
The Dunham Reservoir was formerly the water supply for the City of Troy, but is no longer an active reservoir. Today its waters are home to wood duck, beaver and walleye, and there have been several sightings of Bald Eagles this Spring. If you paddle out into the water, you may imagine you’re off on a mountain lake somewhere in the Adirondacks. Enjoy the peace and quiet!